Rachel serves as Academic Advisor to students in all three PhD programs. This includes:

• Supports matriculation and provides guidance on issues concerning student success
• Student engagement and community
• Collaborates on recruiting efforts and admissions
• Point of contact for all UT Graduate School and Academic policy

Rachel is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee. She earned her B.A. in English from Kennesaw State University.